BELOIT (WIFR) -- Paula Plote-Krause, Nurse Practitioner with NorthPointe Health and Wellness is hosting a free educational seminar on Monday, March 11th from 6:30-7:30 p.m. “Controlling High Blood Pressure and Why it’s So Important” will be held in the Community Education Room at NorthPointe.

Paula Krause is a Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of experience in Cardiology caring for and treating patients with hypertension. She is also a Certified Diabetic Educator and Certified Personal Trainer who works closely with Dr. Robert Harner, Cardiologist at NorthPointe. She will help you understand what high blood pressure is, how it can damage the body if not treated, and how we can work together to monitor and control it.

NorthPointe is located at 5605 E. Rockton Rd. in Roscoe. For more information, please call 815-525-4000.